[Verified] Help! Need key code for my Kawasaki Z1000 SX immediately

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Jedimaster
Member since December 2022 • 98 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my Kawasaki Z1000 SX for key programming?

Posted on November 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1762 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Kawasaki Z1000 SX. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 06, 2024

Replies (4)

Reddwarf
Member • 5 posts

My Kawasaki Z1000 SX won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 122 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Kawasaki Z1000 SX?

November 07, 2024 Reply
Killerinst
Member • 66 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Kawasaki Z1000 SX, hope this helps.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 112 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Kawasaki Z1000 SX before?

November 09, 2024 Reply

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